Plan Review Supervisor

This position may be eligible for a signing bonus, referral incentive and/or moving reimbursement.

Under general direction of the Plan Review Manager, acts as the technical lead for the Plan Review Division with a direct supervisory role consisting of Senior Civil Engineers, Civil Engineers and Plans Examiners; supervisory role includes performing one on one meetings with direct reports, conducting annual and trial period reviews as directed by the Plan Review Manager or City Policy and Administrative Guidelines Manual, providing direct support for subordinate staff in reviews, meetings and problem resolution; coordinates and participates in the conduct of complex engineering projects, including research and review for a variety of public works and water and wastewater utility capital improvements; performs case reviews for new developments to ensure compliance to City master plans, standards, and coordination with City capital improvement projects; assists Plan Review Manager with division level-loading, work assignment, and coordinates the work of professional and technical staff; coordinates and administers contracts for professional services; and performs related work as assigned.

The ideal candidate for this position will be registered as a Professional Civil Engineer (PE) and/or Registered Land Surveyor (RLS), have seven or more years of experience in Civil Engineering Design and/or Civil Engineering Plan Review of Residential and Commercial/Industrial Projects and/or experience in Boundary and Subdivision survey design, layout and review, have at least one year experience supervising technical and professional staff, have at least one year experience in a municipal government environment and have a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering related field.  The ideal candidate will also have experience as a mentor in the technical aspects of drainage and/or water and sewer review and/or analysis and design. Lastly, the ideal candidate will have some exposure to Floodplain Management and continuous improvement (LEAN, Six Sigma, etc.).

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team that will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess six core values:  

Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will include a panel Interview and may include a written assessment.

 All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source. 

• Provides technical support to direct report staff for comment resolution, plan review inquiries, stipulation generation, and meeting note clarifications.
• Performs one on one meetings with direct report staff, annual and trial period reviews, follow up walkthrough or analysis meetings; frequency of each to be determined by department director or City Policy and Administrative Guidelines Manual.
• Assists Plan Review Manager with project management, coordination and communication with contractors and other city departments for internal projects such as periodic updates to the Engineering Design Standards & Policies Manual and City Code.
• Performs, prepares, or responds to drafting, design calculations, technical reports, customer contacts, and fieldwork requests. Prepares or reviews engineering plans and reports and discusses technical issues by reading plans and reports, researching similar documentation, writing summary reports with recommendations, interpreting technical information, and responding to inquiries. Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures, federal, state, and city regulations. 
• Coordinates projects with direct report staff and developers by attending meetings, explaining City's position to developers, and evaluating other party's needs. Prepares letters, memos, specifications, and reports with clearly organized thoughts to communicate technical and controversial issues. Communicates with the general public; other city, state, and federal employees; vendors; management; consultants; and contractors; regarding different programs such as the Engineering Department design and plan approval process and capital improvement projects.
• Determines upon receipt of a project, the approach to be taken for completion, including elements assigned to subordinate personnel. Coordinates related workflow both within the city and with outside agencies. Leads others by assigning work; selecting work methods; answering questions; and reviewing and approving engineering plans, related documents, and other work performed by professionals and paraprofessionals. Reviews construction plans for grading, sewer, water, storm drains, dry utilities, retention basins, drainage structures, street improvements, and street lighting. Reviews master water, sewer, drainage, and traffic reports for compliance to City requirements.
• Resolves construction field problems by visiting site to understand scope of problem, interpreting construction drawings or specifications, analyzing issues and implications of resolution, and conveying solutions to personnel.
• Assists in coordinating work efforts of Senior Civil Engineers, Civil Engineers and Plans Examiners under their direct supervision. May prioritize own work and prioritize and assign work to staff. Develops project specific requirements, procedures, and short- and long-term objectives regarding standards and design concepts.
• Operates a city vehicle to perform field reviews of projects as well as to meet with outside agencies and utility companies. Uses a computer to prepare reports, perform calculations, and prepare drawings. Prepares plans, specifications, and reports for distribution and/or mailing to other public agencies and departments. Meets scheduling and attendance requirements. 

• Formal Education/Knowledge:  Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field.  Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Master’s degree-level of study or appropriate certification, Professional Engineer, Professional Surveyor, or related.
• Experience:  Over seven years of experience in a related field.
• Certifications and Other Requirements:  Valid Driver’s License. Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer.
• Reading:  Work requires the ability to read state statutes, federal laws, technical reports and manuals, research papers, construction plans and specifications, correspondence, legal documents, ordinances, and property legal descriptions at a professional level.
• Math:  Work requires the ability to perform math calculations such as advanced level algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus.
• Writing:  Work requires the ability to write general correspondence, memorandums, handouts, letters, and technical engineering reports at a professional level.
• Managerial:  Complex - Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed.  A first line supervisor typically performs these functions.
• Budget Responsibility:  Has no budgetary responsibility 
• Policy/Decision Making:  Significant - The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.   There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts are typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
• Technical Skills:  Broad Application - Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs, solutions for highly complex issues, and/or processes organization-wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.
• Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:  High - Interactions at this level typically result in recommendations regarding policy development, changes in policy, and implementation of policies. Interactions at this level are typically concerned with providing communications at higher levels of organizational operations and may utilize activities such as evaluating customer satisfaction, developing cooperative associations, and allocating resources to improve work operations, work quality, overall achievement of organizational goals and objectives, and customer satisfaction.

CITY OF GOODYEAR – DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

PLAN REVIEW SUPERVISOR

The Plan Review Supervisor is expected to achieve the following objectives:

Salary : $95,325 - $141,511